The collection includes various county records, most are military records. The collection is located at the Maine State Archives. The records cover the years 1790 to 1966.

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*Military 1775 to 1865

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*Naturalization and citizenship 1790 to 1913

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*Court 1636 to 1929

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*Land 1794 to 1964

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Most of the records are military records and are handwritten on preprinted forms.

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The records in this collection are for the years 1790 to 1966.&nbsp;

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The Coverage Table shows the record types and time periods covered. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.<br>

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To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the State, County, Town ⇒ Select the Record Category ⇒ Select the Record Description which takes you to the images.

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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

The records in this collection are arranged by type of record and then by date. To begin searching these records you need to know the following:

The records in this collection are arranged by type of record and then by date. To begin searching these records you need to know the following:

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*The name of the individual or individuals such as the names of the soldier, the deceased, or grantor and grantees

*The name of the individual or individuals such as the names of the soldier, the deceased, or grantor and grantees

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To search the collection you will need follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the appropriate locality<br>⇒Select the type of records<br>⇒Select the appropriate sub-collection from those described. This takes you to the images

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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

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To search the collection image by image: <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page,<br> ⇒ Select the appropriate "State, County, Town" category <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Category" category <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Description" category which takes you to the images. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:

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*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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The following examples show ways you can use the information:

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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:

*Use the age to calculate a birth date.

*Use the age to calculate a birth date.

*Use the names, ages and residence church and census records.

*Use the names, ages and residence church and census records.

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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

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*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been in the same area.

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*Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800s.

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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

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*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another record.

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*Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment or military records.

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*The name of the officiator at a christening, marriage, or burial may be a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county.

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*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.

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*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married, or died in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

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*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.

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*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.

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*Search the records of nearby localities.

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*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.

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*There is also the possibility that a family was missed in the census.

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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

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Record Description

The collection includes various county records, most are military records. The collection is located at the Maine State Archives. The records cover the years 1790 to 1966.

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Coverage Table

We’d like your feedback about this coverage table.
You can help by placing comments about the coverage table in the discussion page of this article.

The Coverage Table shows the record types and time periods covered. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.

Record Type

Years Covered

Military

1775-1865

Card index and images to soldiers by town

1917-1919

Naturalization and citizenship

1790-1913

Court

1636-1929

Land

1794-1964

Record Content

Military Record Examples

Civil War Card

Draft Card

WWI Draft Card

Enlistment List

Regiment Return

Civil War Cards of Maine include the following information:

Name, age, rank and company of soldier

Whether service was in the infantry, cavalry, or heavy artillery

Birth place and current residence

Marital status

Physical description

Date of enlistment

Date and reason for leaving service

Record of previous service

Maine Draft Cards required the following information:

Name, age and current residence

Date and place of birth

Race, occupation and marital status

World War I Military Records include the following information:

Name and residence

Date and place of birth

Rank and military unit

Marital status

Date and place where soldier entered military service

Date and place where soldier left military service

Person to be notified in case of an emergency

Enlistment Lists of Volunteers included the following information:

Name and age

Date of enlistment

Residence and occupation

Marital status

Additional remarks, comments

How to Use the Record

The records in this collection are arranged by type of record and then by date. To begin searching these records you need to know the following:

The type of event

The place where the event occurred

The approximate date the event occurred

The name of the individual or individuals such as the names of the soldier, the deceased, or grantor and grantees

Search the Collection

Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

To search the collection image by image: ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page, ⇒ Select the appropriate "State, County, Town" category ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Category" category ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Description" category which takes you to the images. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:

There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:

Use the age to calculate a birth date.

Use the names, ages and residence church and census records.

Tips to Keep in Mind

Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been in the same area.

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.

Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.

Search the records of nearby localities.

Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections

Citations for individual image records are available for this collection.

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.